PAGE at the WCEF 2024
PAGE at the WCEF 2024
South Africa efforts for advancing the green economy on the spotlight
As part of the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2024 in Brussels, the EU and its partners, including PAGE, led a discussion on 18 April which gave voice to those inspired and drawn to the circular economy path and showed how the circular economy is taking root in a variety of countries in all regions of the world.
PAGE has supported South Africa in mainstreaming the Green Economy, particularly in measuring progress. […] We have leapfrogged some challenges thanks to these discussions. Collaboration and partnerships take us a long way in achieving results, said Mr. Kgauta Mokoena, Chief Director of Chemicals and Waste Policy, specialist monitoring services, Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE), South Africa who spoke at the event.
Kgauta Mokoena highlighted the significant collaboration with PAGE since 2015. This partnership has facilitated crucial initiatives such as sustainability reporting, the Green Economy Progress Measurement Framework, and a dialogue series on green economy policy development.
Towards a People-Centric Circular Economy
The International Labour Organization, Circle Economy Foundation, and the Solutions for Youth Employment Programme of the World Bank put humanity at the centre of the circular economy on 15 April 2024, in Brussels, at the 8th World Circular Economy Forum. The discussion ‘The people driving change today’, supported by PAGE, explored the circular economy’s potential to drive innovation, economic growth, and decent job creation. Speakers included entrepreneurs, policymakers, trade union leaders, and UN officials actively involved in advancing the circular economy.
The PAGE updated Strategy ready for implementation
PAGE and its partners officially launched the PAGE updated strategy on 15 April in the margins of the World Circular Economy Forum 2024, held in Brussels, Belgium. The updated strategy introduces a new phase of activities to inspire, inform and enable global economic transformation. Discussions at the gathering focused on innovation, responsiveness, and alumni networks to address green economy challenges and promote best practices globally.
